This course is for students who are transferring their Ontario AZ licence to a BC class 1.
Class 2 and class 3 students will need to take the Air Brake Theory Course.
Air Brakes for those obtaining a new class 1 is included in our Class 1 MELT Program.
To add air to your class 5/7N, the Air Brake Endorsement (code 15) Course is required.
Ontario Air Brake MELT upgrade course
Ontario class AZ drivers who have moved to BC and are applying for a class 1 driver's licence may be required to take additional training for air brakes in BC if they have less than 24 months of consecutive class 1 experience from Ontario.
While drivers may have taken air brake training during the course of their MELT training in Ontario, it's not a mandatory requirement for class AZ drivers as part of the Ontario MELT Program. The air brake system on a tractor-trailer vehicle is a fundamental component of the vehicle configuration and lack of knowledge on how this system works and how to check for proper brake adjustment poses a significant road safety risk for all road users, especially in mountainous regions.
Before being issued a class 1 licence in BC, ICBC will require drivers to complete a minimum of 15.5 hours of air brake theory and practical training at a MELT approved, air brake certification facility. Students should contact ICBC prior to registration to confirm licensing requirements and to obtain a British Columbia driver's licence number (required to participate in training).
This program includes:
- 11.25 hours - air brake theory course
- 7 hours - practical training & certification
Ontario Air Brake MELT Upgrade Course (18.25 hrs) - $949
**Manuals and handouts are included with tuition